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Thoughts on living a meaningful life

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J.F.D.I.

J.F.D.I.

November 12, 2022

In order to get moving, move!


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Procrastination
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The Roots of Evil: Part 2

The Roots of Evil: Part 2

November 5, 2022

We are what we believe, therefore we should be careful in what we believe and why


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Evil, Mind
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The Roots of Evil: Part 1

The Roots of Evil: Part 1

October 29, 2022

Being good starts with understanding how it differs from evil


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Choice, Evil, Virtue
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How to be Happy

How to be Happy

October 23, 2022

True happiness comes from unlearning what you think leads to happines and learning the true path


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Happiness, Stoic, Virtue
The Rules I (try to) Live By

The Rules I (try to) Live By

October 9, 2022

Virtues are the guard rails that help guide my decisions and actions toward an end that is best for the happiness of myself and others


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Evil, Happiness, Stoic, Virtue
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Keeping Good Company

Keeping Good Company

September 16, 2022

I must be cautious to not let the fickle mores of the crowd dictate my thoughts and actions


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Crowds, Morals, Stoic
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Rights vs Duties

Rights vs Duties

September 13, 2022

Regardless of how universal they are touted, rights have no meaning outside of the society that has granted them, and that has the means and will to provide and enforce them


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Duties, Rights
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Why Did I Do That? Understanding My Motivations

Why Did I Do That? Understanding My Motivations

September 9, 2022

In order to think rationally, I need to understand what drives me to be irrational


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Motivation, Virtue
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How I Overcome Procrastination

How I Overcome Procrastination

September 7, 2022

Action is the key to overcoming inaction


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Motivation, Procrastination
Beware of False Prophets

Beware of False Prophets

September 5, 2022

Don’t be fooled by the divisions that others create


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Manipulation, Values

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